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Operations Team Member
Edinburgh - Craigentinny Train Maintenance centre
Permanent contract
£34,459 + 15% shift allowance & £3,000 location allowance.
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Everything we do here is full of life. And we’re committed to developing infrastructure that benefits even more people. From the iconic bullet train in Japan, to sustainable metro systems in Europe and inspiring the next generation in North America. We’re connecting, evolving, protecting and investing in even more. And there’s so much for you to get involved in, learn from, and flourish doing.
This role is currently working a days and nights shift, and may be moving to permanent nights.
Your new role
In this exciting role you will be responsible for the safe control of movements of Traction and Rolling Stock as a designated person both on and off TMC as well as the control of movements around the depot in line with operating procedures. Other key functions of the role will require staff to, form, uncouple and re-couple vehicles/set/units, the operation of ground frame panels, pass as a driver competent shunter. Carry out servicing duties including but not limited to Fuel, Fill, CET, Sand, Nose end Cleaning, etc.
Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:
- Undertake as instructed shunting duties as issued by the Operations Team Leader in conjunction with Operating procedures ensuring that these duties are carried out in a safe and controlled manner.
- Ensure all shunting duties are carried out in line with the Rule Book, Appendix and other instructions
- Arrive and depart of T&RS safely using approved techniques as set out within the Rule Book, Appendix and other instructions
- Responsible for ensuring that the standard and condition of all equipment required for movement operations are maintained to a high standard and any faults or defects are reported and logged.
- Attend station and mainline callouts where required working to and within regulations and procedures as defined within the Personal Rule Book and Depot Safe Systems of Work.
About you
Qualifications
- Basic Numeracy and Literacy
Behavioural
- Sound knowledge of and compliance to the rulebook and operational procedures.
- Actively follow business processes, whilst maintaining focus on the end goal in line with local/business targets
- I coach and provide guidance to improve team performance through understanding team dynamics, treating everyone as an individual and tailoring support to their needs.
- I take responsibility
- I recognise the need for change and support its implementation.
- I understand team dynamics, treating everyone as an individual and tailoring support to their needs
- I promote a good safety culture and challenge behaviours that do not uphold the company values.
- I react decisively when the situation demands
- I am a role model for the business and I lead the way in inspiring the next
- I understand the customer’s needs and requirements
- I proactively look for new and improved ways of working
Desirable
Licences / Competences
- Basic IT skills – typically Word, Excel, Outlook
- Experiences with Fleet Management Tools – P2, SOROS
- Experience working with Traction and Rolling Stock.
Why Hitachi Rail?
At Hitachi Rail you will find a passionate and collaborative environment. We operate according to our values of Harmony, Sincerity and Pioneering Spirit. As such, we work closely as a team and empower our colleagues to take ownership and become creative in our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in the contribution we make to society and we always act with integrity and fairness towards our customers, suppliers and colleagues.
We offer a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement as well as a generous benefits package. This includes a pension scheme with contributions up to 9%, health insurance, and many more perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.
If you like the sound of the above and feel energised by the idea of joining a great brand at a moment of exciting expansion, please apply now. We look forward to hearing from you!
Closing date for applications is 21st March 2024.
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